Category ceiling
7.3 HIP
This is the best score a product in this category can reach when the maker shares full data about
its materials, supply chain, repairs, and end-of-life. It is a target, not a product on sale today.
HIP Score
7.3/10
Standard
At category baseline (7.3)
Category ceiling: 7.3 HIP
Regenerative Index
-3.0
Extractive
At category average (-3.0)
Category ceiling RI: -3.0
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
9.5
Why this score ▸
The product utilizes abundant materials including HDPE and stainless steel 316, neither of which appear on the EU Critical Raw Materials list. Supply chains are diversified across the UK and EU with 100% post-consumer recycled content, eliminating single-country concentration risks and demonstrating exemplary resource efficiency.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The product is manufactured from recycled HDPE, a material not listed on the EU Critical Raw Materials list, sourced from the United Kingdom and European Union which have stable governance scores. The supply chain benefits from a documented alternative supplier and adherence to the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, though the lack of a third-party audit limits the score to the moderate risk range.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The product features standard stainless steel screws enabling hand-tool disassembly and holds a compliant recycling label. With a verified take-back scheme and 100% recyclable streams, it meets the criteria for well-designed recovery, though the specific recovery rate data for the recycled HDPE material is not explicitly detailed in the submission.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product features fully removable stainless steel screws and a comprehensive spare parts programme committed for 25 years. A public service manual is available, and the iFixit score of 9 confirms component-level repairability. This performance exceeds the benchmark for its category of outdoor furniture.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
8.0
Why this score ▸
Manufacturing occurs in the United Kingdom, a jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement. The facility holds an RBA audit, ISO 14001:2015, and multiple material-specific certifications including ResponsibleSteel and RECOUP Chain of Custody. These verified indicators of environmental management and social compliance meet the criteria for verified good practice.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.5
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 25-year warranty and a stated design life of 50 years, exceeding the criteria for the highest tier. The use of recycled HDPE for outdoor furniture combined with a modular design further supports a lifespan significantly beyond market norms.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-3.0
Why this score ▸
The product qualifies for the Extractive band minimum of -3 because it contains 100% recycled post-consumer HDPE and operates a verified take-back scheme. It is not Depleting because recycled content is >= 50% with a verified take-back. While the closed-loop programme and solar energy are significant, the absence of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) inputs prevents scoring in the Restorative or Regenerative bands.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
About the HIP Methodology ▸
Starting scores are low on purpose. We only count what we can confirm from public data,
so most products sit between 2 and 4 out of 10 before a maker shares their own evidence.
That gap between the starting score and what a product could reach is the whole point.
When a maker proves what their product is really made of, the score goes up.
The HIP Mark shows it has been checked.
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Consumer Summary
This outdoor furniture set achieves a HIP Score of 7.3 out of 10, matching the current market baseline for its category. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -3.0, reflecting its use of recycled materials and commitment to long-term durability. Overall, the product stands out for its robust construction, local manufacturing standards, and a comprehensive 25-year warranty.
What This Means For You
When shopping for outdoor furniture, look for items made from recycled materials that come with a long warranty and a plan for spare parts. Prioritize products designed for easy repair and disassembly to extend their lifespan. Avoid items that lack clear recycling labels or do not offer support for maintenance and replacement over time.
Improvement Opportunities
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How this score was calculated
The HIP Score is a weighted average of seven dimensions measuring material
resilience, supply chain integrity, and end-of-life characteristics.
| Code |
Dimension |
Weight |
Score |
| MSI |
Material Scarcity Index |
0.20 |
9.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
7.0 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
9.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
8.0 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.5 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-3.0 (raw) |
Regenerative Index note: RI scores on a unique scale of -10 to +10.
Before weighting, the raw score is normalised: RI normalised = (RI raw + 10) / 2.
This product's RI band is Extractive.
Weighted HIP Score: 7.3 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
Read the full methodology →
Data Sources
This rating draws on the following public sources:
USGS Mineral Resources Program (public domain) · EU Critical Raw Materials List 2023 (CC BY 4.0) · World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (CC BY 4.0) · Category default assumptions table v0.1 (provisional — sources pending full citation)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
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About this rating:
HIP scores are based on public data and information the maker sent us at the date shown.
They show how well a product holds up over time — not a promise about safety or future supply.
Resourcehip is not liable for choices made based on these ratings.
Scope:
This is a verified product rating for Category Ceiling, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
AI disclosure:
An AI model scored this rating on our own hardware — no data was sent to the cloud.
A human reviewer checked and approved it before it went live.
Model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-05-06 · Next review: 2027-05-06 · Methodology 1.5
